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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.48, 229.68 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.48, 229.68 and 154.24 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.48 : 229.68 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.48/229.68 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.48x = 229.68 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.48x = 35,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425.84/166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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